The Ark Child Okeford
St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Station Road, Child Okeford, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8ELOfsted rating
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Rated Good
Ofsted found this nursery gives children good care and helps them learn well. Most nurseries in England are rated Good.
- Inadequate
- Needs improving
- Good
- Outstanding
- Last inspected February 2025Read the report for the details
- Room for 42 childrenA mid-sized nursery
- Full day careOpen long enough to cover a working day
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Full day care
- Run by
- The Ark Child Okeford
- Registered with Ofsted
- 10/12/1992
- Local council
- Dorset
- Region
- South West
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- 141096
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A full day care nursery in Blandford Forum, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered for 42 places.
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St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Station Road, Child Okeford, BLANDFORD FORUM, DT11 8EL
The Ark Child Okeford
St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Station Road, Child Okeford, BLANDFORD FORUM
DT11 8EL
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